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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 22,951
Posted By Mr. Spadoni

The Honknalgo is on the road again! While the...

The Honknalgo is on the road again!
While the build has done nothing to reduce the number of bikes under my roof, it has allowed me to finally use components that have been languishing.
Included in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By fooferdoggie

I have been using tubeless tires and two of them...

I have been using tubeless tires and two of them I used I posted. but they are lightweight tires and get punctures easily. The teravail rampart tire is good maybe use the durable version next as I am...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 836
Posted By t2p

as a long time motorcycle rider - much more than...

as a long time motorcycle rider - much more than bicycle - i typically looked / preferred bicycles with higher trail numbers

most of my motorcycle / bicycle riding friends shared similar...
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 69
Posted By pdlamb

I tried some narrower Ribmos, 700Cx28 or 32. ...

I tried some narrower Ribmos, 700Cx28 or 32. Cool name, tannish sidewalls. Unremarkable for wear or traction, IME. That triangular shape you noted was a little wonky for the first few hundred...
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 62
Posted By indyfabz

From what one can see of Google Maps satellite...

From what one can see of Google Maps satellite view, the old road appears to be paved for at least much of the way.

E.g.:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 247
Posted By curbtender

https://youtu.be/JbgsJRt-h1A?si=MgF9ubyiJ1e7tqnY

https://youtu.be/JbgsJRt-h1A?si=MgF9ubyiJ1e7tqnY
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 69
Posted By cyccommute

Ribo-Mo have a very triangular profile. Always...

Ribo-Mo have a very triangular profile. Always have. I’ve used them on a few bikes and never really noticed any difference.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27,264
Views: 3,237,002
Posted By andrewclaus

Cycled 22 miles yesterday to downtown Denver...

Cycled 22 miles yesterday to downtown Denver (Confluence Park) with an old friend visiting from Las Vegas. Perfect weather. We stayed off the MUPs because they're a zoo on the weekends. Two parallel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By easyupbug

That is a beauty other than the fat stem and...

That is a beauty other than the fat stem and while it eats the back of your post the grub screw is a savior from ham fisted mechanics and the old Al clamp. The Al polishes up nicely and with lots of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 68
Posted By ScottCommutes

I would get a $1 wire brush on a toothbrush...

I would get a $1 wire brush on a toothbrush handle and brush down the spots, then apply auto touch up paint in a similar color. Tapping the hole as suggested is never a bad idea.

The suggestion of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 247
Posted By andrewclaus

The old shifter is repairable. If the spring is...

The old shifter is repairable. If the spring is not broken, it has not lost its tension. Get a dental pick and work that pawl for a few minutes. Put a drop of penetrating oil (not WD-40) right onto...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 68
Posted By Kontact

Get a $3 can of Barkeeper's friend, and apply it...

Get a $3 can of Barkeeper's friend, and apply it with a wet sponge. The oxalic acid will eat the surface rust without affecting the paint. Neutralize when done.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4,287
Views: 107,543
Posted By MoAlpha

I hold mine in a gas flame for about 20 seconds...

I hold mine in a gas flame for about 20 seconds or until any smoke decreases. Works every time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 22,951
Posted By Trav1s

This one will be heading out next weekend! My...

This one will be heading out next weekend! My coworker stopped in yesterday and tried out several bikes and she decided on this one. I'm ordering a kickstand, new grips, and different tires for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 117
Posted By tiger1964

So, I presume that chainring is only used in 1x...

So, I presume that chainring is only used in 1x applications?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By cb400bill

Over the years I've had a couple of BioPace...

Over the years I've had a couple of BioPace equipped bikes. I know that some love it and some hate it. I'm ambivalent about it. However, I really like the way the rings on this one look.




Me...
Forum: Texas
06-10-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By joesch

RE: I know there is the Trinity Trail. From the...

RE: I know there is the Trinity Trail. From the trailhead by Bike Mart to downtown and back is around 15 miles-right?

Yes and I usually go from Martin House to the end of the trail passing Bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 76,509
Posted By joesch

Always a joy to Single Speed Surly especially...

Always a joy to Single Speed Surly especially with the Campy pista crank and paul / dt swiss wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

You need to take that 600 Tri-Color crankset back...

You need to take that 600 Tri-Color crankset back to original biopace. Just sayin' and I know a guy who can help you out with that challenge! :innocent: ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 68
Posted By wheelreason

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more...

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more bare metal if possible, then get some rust converter, you can apply some to the threads and then run a tap through if, then lube and blue loctite the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By randyjawa

Now that makes a lot of sense. Having always...

Now that makes a lot of sense. Having always owned a half ton pickup, I never had to worry about the advantage for easy front wheel removal, to facilitate transportation. The older I gets, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 812
Posted By bikemig

I have a whole thread here on that issue (which...

I have a whole thread here on that issue (which you contributed to): https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=1172058&styleid=8

One would obviously have to do a quantitative study to answer the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By plonz

She’s a clean one for sure. Tri-color group a...

She’s a clean one for sure. Tri-color group a great match. Nice to see the Western Michigan C&V stables growing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By Trakhak

Nutted front and rear for base models; QR for...

Nutted front and rear for base models; QR for upper models; QR front for those in between. Reasoning: easy removal of front wheel for car transport in back seat or trunk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 18,744
Posted By JaccoW

My 1992 Koga-Miyata 'Graveller'...

My 1992 Koga-Miyata 'Graveller' (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1215974-1993-koga-miyata-world-traveller-project-66cm-frame.html) in full touring outfit.

http://i.imgur.com/6P277q4.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 171
Posted By Jeff Wills

None whatsoever. Drinking unsullied coffee keeps...

None whatsoever. Drinking unsullied coffee keeps me from drinking too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 199
Posted By choddo

Yes I’m less likely to bail on a big effort...

Yes

I’m less likely to bail on a big effort if someone will witness my cowardice
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4,287
Views: 107,543
Posted By datlas

A smidge over 7K. No big climbs, but lots of...

A smidge over 7K. No big climbs, but lots of rollers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By Mackers

Ghostery's AI came up with this; still a bit...

Ghostery's AI came up with this; still a bit light on actual data but so far beggars can't be choosers :)

Sytu 656 Mannesmann

Sytu 656 Mannesmann is a type of steel tubing used in bicycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,071
Posted By Trakhak

That might be the source of your discomfort. Look...

That might be the source of your discomfort. Look at videos of pro road racers. There's a substantial bend in their knees with the pedal bottomed out. If your hips rock at all while pedaling, drop...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By znomit

They are tough and hard wearing I guess. I...

They are tough and hard wearing I guess.

I swapped mine out for Pirelli angels ASAP. Big improvement in comfort and quieter.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,117
Posted By choddo

and do you think it’s conceivable that the reason...

and do you think it’s conceivable that the reason it falls over is the tyre has lost traction?

And that is indeed a very important “if”. The whole thing also assumes travelling in a straight line....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 199
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yes and no...I'm pretty good at being able to...

Yes and no...I'm pretty good at being able to hold a wattage/pace/speed target regardless of who I'm riding with. Most of my PRs for shorter duration(<1 hour) power numbers have come in solo training...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,527
Posted By Andy_K

I think I need to get gugie to round up some more...

I think I need to get gugie to round up some more Andys to to balance things out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By Duragrouch

Super classic look, I like. I'm not into C&V, I...

Super classic look, I like. I'm not into C&V, I just like classic looks in frame and crank, whatever the age.

Immaculate condition!

I noticed the bonded lug look, I thought perhaps early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By AdventureManCO

I've got splash tape on one of my own that will...

I've got splash tape on one of my own that will be gone soon as well:thumb:

Great looking ride, sans tape:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 171
Posted By FBinNY

They'll work fine, but might be jittery for a...

They'll work fine, but might be jittery for a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,221,570
Posted By bironi

Looks like spring has sprung for darkmoon. ...

Looks like spring has sprung for darkmoon.
Enjoy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,372
Posted By BargainBiker

So I finally managed to get 20 miles in....

So I finally managed to get 20 miles in. Unfortunately it is only my 4th ride of the year. I need to get some consistency going and get more saddle time than I have been. Between work and working on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,372
Posted By rsbob

What a perfect management, shoot them selves in...

What a perfect management, shoot them selves in the foot nightmare, you inherited. I have seen this happen several times and it falls on poor individuals like yourself have to clean up their mess. I...
Forum: Southern California
06-09-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2,955
Views: 391,680
Posted By PromptCritical

VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado...

VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado ~30 mi. Then home Scripps Ranch (another 30).

Great day. Tailwinds going home !
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By MarcusT

My ebike came with 2.6" MTB tires for off road...

My ebike came with 2.6" MTB tires for off road riding, but I purchased a 2nd set of wheels and mounted 2.2 Conti RaceKings for blacktop and gravel routes. There is def a difference in battery savings...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 988
Posted By Russ Roth

6-7 is a good age. My youngest rode a 16" drop...

6-7 is a good age. My youngest rode a 16" drop bar track bike at 6, my oldest was the first hopping on a drop bar road/cross bike at 7 to race in a time trial. mstateglfr states the biggest issue and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 655
Posted By mayankyadav

A good observation about my activity here, Yuri! ...

A good observation about my activity here, Yuri!

I joined this forum when I was looking to buy a bike but I never bought… not because I didn’t have the money but because I come from a culture that...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,542
Posted By RChung

There are two types of Velib bikes, electric and...

There are two types of Velib bikes, electric and "acoustic." Both are sturdy but the acoustic bikes cost less so there's high demand for them at commute hours -- for a tourist, this is less of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 227
Posted By skidder

If you're in a pinch and need one to get the 'ol...

If you're in a pinch and need one to get the 'ol Merckx rolling again you could try an old Schwinn fork. They made 1" threaded forks for their bicycles up to about 1985-ish (anyone know for sure?). ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,372
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I avg 14 to 18 hrs a day for the last 14...

Yea I avg 14 to 18 hrs a day for the last 14 days... today was only 6 because I said screw it, I need to decompress a bit. My plan this week, even if 18 hr day, is to still get in at least 10 to 15...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 420
Posted By FBinNY

Coarse compound might be enough. Also, depending...

Coarse compound might be enough. Also, depending on the details, you can usually buy yourself some room by filing from where the clamp is touching.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By fooferdoggie

no, it's the tires. I had pretty close to the...

no, it's the tires. I had pretty close to the same setup bikes were within two pounds and the riding position was as the same as I could make it. those tires he has suck so much the ride is harsher...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By fooferdoggie

it's the tires. I had the same thing though my...

it's the tires. I had the same thing though my first bike had Schwalbe Marathon Plus's 38mm they are slow but I can far out accelerate than my Trek Allant 8 with the same tires. they are dogs. going...
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